Done Domestika: Interior Photography

About this course

In the first unit, learn about Tuca’s professional career and his most important work. He shares some of his main influences in photography and architecture, and explains what you will learn in his course.

Discover the technical aspects, the preparation phase, and the equipment necessary to carry out your session. Starting with examples from his own work, Tuca explains concepts such as framing, the use of natural light, reflections, lenses, and more. Learn how to elaborate a briefing of your project and understand the importance of researching before starting out your work on a personal or commercial project.

Start the practical aspects of the course in the third unit. Get familiar with your location and see the importance of taking a personal approach, getting to know who lives or works there, and what stories lie behind the space. Tuca gives tips on how to find the ideal lighting, the best frames, and how to prepare for the final shoot.

The final stage will be focused on the post-production phase. You will transfer your photos to your computer and start editing with Adobe Bridge. Then, you’ll carry out the adjustments and final edits with Camera Raw, selecting between six and twelve images that tell the story of your location. Finally, Tuca will share some of his tricks to solve common problems related to interior photography.

By the end of this course, you’ll have learned all the steps to conduct a photoshoot in a residential or commercial space, with the guidance of an outstanding professional.

What is this course's project?

You will carry out a photoshoot in an interior space and create a series of six to twelve photographs that tell the story of the chosen spot.

Who is it for?

This course is for those interested in architecture and cities, as well as for avid travelers, journalists, engineers, architects, interior decorators, and those who want to photograph their homes or other interiors, to publish on digital platforms such as Instagram.

What you need

No previous knowledge is necessary.
As for equipment, you will need a camera with a lens between 28mm and 85mm, a tripod, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop.

Contents
U1
Introduction
Getting started today
How to influence yourself: from the classics to the avalanche of images
Eyes to the work. What will we do in the course?
U2
Interior photography
A little bit of practice
Research and labor market
What equipment to use?
U3
Production
Eye alive. Understanding the work: presentation and contact with the location
One eye in the light and the other in space
Art direction to get the best out of the project
Final checklist and tighten shutter
U4
Edit the job
Edit… the moment of truth
Reveal / Adjust and archive our work
Some stones on the way always appear ... Some tips too
FP
Final project

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